Margaret Dusch
Director
Margaret joined Kids of the Kingdom in September 2020. She worked as a Lead Teacher in the Shining Stars older toddler room before taking on the role of our Director in October 2021. Margaret moved to Litchfield from West Virginia in 2015. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Wheeling Jesuit University. In her free time she enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, and spending time with her husband and four kids.
Erin Lund
Lead Teacher in Tiny Titans School Age Classroom and Support Staff for Behavioral Interventions
Erin is a Lead Teacher in the Tiny Titans School Age Classroom and our Bouncing Babies Infant Classroom. Erin will be going back to school to finish her Early Childhood Education Degree in May of 2021. Erin began her career at Kids of the Kingdom in September, 2019. In her free time, Erin enjoys spending time with family and watching LDC wrestling tournaments.
Lexi Caron
Lead Teacher
Lexi is the Lead Teacher in Shining Stars toddler room. She has served as a lead teacher at Kids of the Kingdom since March 2020. In her free time Lexi enjoys baking, crafting and spending time with her new husband and pets.
Taylor Welch
Lead Teacher Baby Sharks Infant Classrooms
Taylor is the Lead Teacher in our Baby Sharks older baby Classrooms. Taylor is a 2020 graduate of Litchfield High School. Taylor began her career at Kids of the Kingdom in June, 2017. In her free time, Taylor enjoys sewing, crafting, gaming, and spending time with friends.
Belinda Pottorf
Assistant Teacher
Belinda is a part time Assistant Teacher in our Baby Sharks older baby room. She joined Kids of the Kingdom in April 2021
Samantha Russell
Assistant Director/ Behavioral Specialist
Sammy is our Assistant Director and Lead Behavioral Specialist. She helps to keep our Center running smoothly and works to ensure that Kids of the Kingdom is an inclusive environment for all the children we serve. Sammy began her career at Kids of the Kingdom in June, 2019. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Luther College. In her free time, Sammy enjoys spending time with family.
Emilee Hornburg
Tiny Titans School Age Teacher
Emilee is a Lead Preschool Teacher in the Tiny Titans School Age Classroom. Emilee began her career at Kids of the Kingdom in August, 2015. Emilee is finishing her Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education through SMSU. In her free time, Emilee enjoys spending time with family and visiting Duluth.
Jordyn Copeland
Floating Preschool Teacher
Jordyn is currently working as a Preschool Teacher. She has worked in all age groups since beginning her career at Kids of the Kingdom in February, 2016. Jordyn is going to school to be a Probation Officer at Ridgewater College. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family.
Ellis Findley
Assistant Teacher
Elle joined Kids of the Kingdom in August 2019. She has served as the Assistant Teacher in our Shining Stars Toddler classroom since late 2020. Elle is working towards her teacher qualifications. In her free time she enjoys camping, fishing, and crafting.
Adonis Wallace
Aide
Adonis is a high school student who works as an aide in the Tiny Titans school age room after school. He joined Kids of the Kingdom in April 2021.
Tina Weseman
Bouncing Babies Infant Teacher
Tina is the Lead Teacher in the Bouncing Babies Classroom. Tina began her career at Kids of the Kingdom in February of 2004. Tina has her Child Development Associate Certificate in infants and Toddlers from the Center for Professional Development. In her free time, Tina enjoys spending time with family and riding her motorcycle.
Jessica Rosales
Lead Teacher Preschool
Jessica worked at Kids of the Kingdom previously and rejoined us as a Lead Preschool Teacher in August 2021.
Heidi Sun
Tiny Titans Preschool Teacher
Heidi Sun is a Lead Preschool Teacher in our Tiny Titans Classroom. Heidi began her career at Kids of the Kingdom in July of 2013. Heidi is finishing her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education at SMSU. In her free time, Heidi enjoys spending time with her family.
Sara Wallace
Assistant Teacher in Bouncing Babies Classroom
Sara is an Assistant Teacher in the Bouncing Babies Classroom. Sara earned her credits to be Assistant Teacher through Child Care Aware. Sara began her career at Kids of the Kingdom in January of 2019. In her free time, Sara enjoys spending time with family and watching softball games.
Natalia Johnson
Aide
Natalia joined Kids of the Kingdom in February 2021. She has taken time off to spend with her newborn, but will return as an aide in the Bouncing Babies infant room.
Heidi Haapala
Everyday Explorers Preschool Teacher
Heidi is the Lead Preschool Teacher in the Everyday Explorer’s Classroom. Heidi will be celebrating her 30th anniversary at Kids of the Kingdom in July of 2021! Heidi has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Ridgewater College. In her free time, Heidi enjoys spending time with family, reading, and playing Pokemon Go.
Perri Torkelson
Lead Teacher in Busy Bees Toddler Classroom
Perri is the Lead Teacher in the Busy Bees toddler classroom Perri is finishing her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education at Ridgewater College. She began her career at Kids of the Kingdom in February, 2019. In her free time, Perri enjoys spending time with family and camping.
Casey Rober't
Everday Explorers Assistant Teacher
Casey is an Assistant Teacher in the Everyday Explorers Classroom. Casey began her career at Kids of the Kingdom in May, 2018. She left to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science from the University of North Dakota, and returned to us in September of 2020. In her free time, Casey enjoys spending time with family and reading.
Elena Johnson
Floating Aide
Elena began as an aide at Kids of the Kingdom in June 2021. She serves as support staff across the center as needed.
Cheryl Gabrielson
Retired Substitute
Cheryl worked at Kids of the Kingdom from April 2002-July 2021. She retired to spend time with her family, but continues as a substitute and helping with our Chapel time for Preschool. Cheryl earned her Teaching Credential through Child Care Aware.